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Substance Law is a Canadian boutique law firm that provides regulatory, corporate, and commercial legal services to businesses operating in heavily regulated industries. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and serves clients across sectors including cannabis, psychedelics, alcohol, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, financial technology (fintech), and blockchain.
Overview
Substance Law works with entrepreneurs, startups, and established companies to help them navigate complex regulatory requirements. The firm is widely recognized for its focus on compliance, licensing, and strategic legal advisory work in industries subject to strict federal and provincial regulation in Canada.
The firm was founded with the aim of making regulatory law more accessible and practical for emerging industries. Since then, it has developed a strong reputation for combining legal expertise with commercially focused solutions. Its clients include both Canadian organizations and international companies seeking to enter or grow within the Canadian market.
Practice areas
Substance Law provides legal support across a range of practice areas, including:
- Regulatory compliance
- Licensing and regulatory approvals
- Corporate law
- Commercial transactions
- Blockchain and fintech law
- Intellectual property
- Mergers and acquisitions
Industry focus
The firm has significant experience in regulated and evolving sectors such as:
- Cannabis and psychedelics
- Alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products
- Food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries
- Pharmaceuticals and health-related products
- Financial services, including anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
- Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies
Leadership
Substance Law is led by lawyer Harrison Jordan, whose work focuses on regulatory compliance, blockchain and fintech law, and anti-money laundering requirements. He has also been cited in international media for his legal insights.
Client base
The firm primarily represents:
- Early-stage startups
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
- International companies entering the Canadian market
Substance Law is known for its practical, client-focused approach, combining regulatory depth with business-oriented legal strategy to support clients operating in complex industries.